Improvement in heel-protectors for boots and shoes



L. W. BUXTON. Heel-Protector for Boots and Shoes.

No. .l68,224. Patentedsept.2s.1s7s.

ATTORNEYS UNITEEI STATES PATENT OEErcE.

LEVI BUXTON, OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE.

IMPROVEMENT IN HEEL-PROTECTORS FOR BOOTS AND SHOES.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, LEVI W. BUXTON, of Nashua, in the county of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, have invented a new and valuable Improvement in Heel-Protectors for Boots and Shoes; and I do hereby declare that the following is a ful l, clear, and exact description of the construction and operation of the same, reference being had to the annexed drawings, making a part of this specification, and to the letters and iigures of reference marked thereon. j

Figure l of the drawings is a representa- `tion of a longitudinal vertical section of my the heel-protector is represented as being secured by a4 central screw, C. D represents the heel-plate, preferably circular in form, and recessed in its upper face, a rim, e, extending around its circumference of sufficient height to hide the heads of the rubber studs when the plate is screwed down. Through the perforations a of the plate project the ends of the studs b, which are preferably made tapering. These studs each have a flanged head, c, which rests upon the upper surface of the plate D,

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No.- 168,224, dated September 28, 1875; application filed June 19, 1875.

y just within the rim. At equal distances apart,

and from the center of the heel-plate, are the upwardly-projectingspurs d, which are designed to enter the leather of the heel and l prevent the heel-plate from turning.

It' three spurs are employed, as shown in the drawings, and the rubber studs are found to be worn unequally, the protector may be turned one-third around after loosening the central screw, and then screwed tight again, as the spurs will fit iu the same holes in the leather.

The object of hollowing or recessing the" .plate in its upper, surface is to prevent noise while walking, and the rim c serves to protect and hide the heads of the rubber studs. When the plate is screwed down, it should press the rubber heads firmly, and the rim should touch raised rim c and spurs d, in combination with the flanged 4rubber-studs b, substantially as and for the purpose set forth.

In testimony that I claim the above I have hereunto subscribed my name in the presence of two witnesses.

' LEVI W. BUXTON. Attest:

BEN. F. EnEERsoN, J. E. HUNT. 

